CPC alerts consumers new unregistered products

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has warned consumers to be wary of some new and unregistered products being introduced into the markets, saying many of such products are injurious to health.

CPC’s South-West Zonal Coordinator Garuba Ahmad gave the warning in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, during the week.

Ahmad said many unscrupulous persons, who were desperate to make money, were flooding the markets with adulterated and injurious new products.

He, however, said the CPC had the duty to carry out market surveillance, from time to time, to check the introduction of such fake products into markets.

Ahmad said fake products such as food and beverages worth N56 million were seized in the zone in 2016.

He said many sachet water factories were also sealed off in the zone for failing to meet the required standards.

“We ensure quality of products in the markets and also prevent circulation of fake and injurious products,” Ahmad said.

He appealed to consumers to always check for National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) approved number, address of manufacturers as well as manufacturing and expiry date of new products before buying them.

Ahmad also said the council received 128 complaints from consumers of which 110 were resolved.